Top 10 Makeup Felonies

No one is innocent, not even Paris Hilton. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles tells which beauty crimes to avoid

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2. Too Dark Lip Color

Problem: Dark lip shades (such as colors in brown, black, purple or maroon -- think goth) can look aging.

Solution: Avoid lining lips with dark lip liner at all costs, especially if you're not planning to fill them in. If dark lips are a look you're deeply attached to, try a different version of it. Shift to a dark lip gloss if you must, or a sheer version of what you're used to. Try Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, $14,which is a sheer but deep berry color. Another option is to try a sheer lip pencil if you want your look to last, since glosses and sheer lipsticks tend to wear off more quickly. Reapplying more often is a minimal trade-off for a more youthful and modern look.

See Next Page: 3. Not Blending Well Enough

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Oh the beautyblender! It seems like it would be worth the investment.

by sweettpea29 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate

Great article, I know a few people who don't blend well enough but I don't know how to tell them. I think I'm going to pass this article along.

by taryn.romero Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 09:41AM Report as inappropriate

amen on the over bronzing

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 08:09PM Report as inappropriate

I loved this article.

by volta Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 09:08PM Report as inappropriate

i hate overplucked eyebrows!

by riley_beach Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 06:25PM Report as inappropriate

The worst combo is overbronzing AND not blending. Whenever I see someone on the street like that I always have to fight to urge to run up to them with a wet wipe...

by SShum Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 05:51PM Report as inappropriate

Ewww I hate it when people cake on their makeup. Men and women!

by theseattlesound Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

Amusing article, I loved it.

by MissPurple Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

Good advice, what was going on with Denise?? Well, no one's perfect :)

by attagirl Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 02:59PM Report as inappropriate

it bugs me so much to see overplucked brows! Put down the tweezers y'all

by LittleBunny Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 06:55AM Report as inappropriate

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